The questions of the consultation, which were launched this afternoon in all EU languages in the occasion of Europe day, were formed by a group of 80 European citizens. They had convened in Brussels to work together at the European Economic and Social Committee from 5-6 May 2018.

The European Commission will keep Member States up-to-date on the results from the first six months of the consultation at the December European Council. A final report will be presented at the EU Summit in Sibiu, Romania in May 2019.

EU online public consultations are a tool which offer the opportunity for European citizens and civil society to participate in EU decision-making.

For ECAS’ full study on the purpose of consultations and the current consultation practices at EU level, and how the EESC and civil society organisations (CSOs) can improve EU consultations.